Player Review
85 - FUT Freeze
When I first saw this card, I honestly didn't think much of it, already having NIF Ramos/De Ligt and Base Vidic, I felt anything but a Varane or any other really fast/strong CB would be a straight upgrade.
But then I played him a few times, and looked a bit more into his stats, this guy is crazy complete for a CB, if it wasn't already obvious from his cards base stats. While his agility/balance isn't very high, his other dribbling stats are supreme for a CB, which honestly feels more worth it. With an Anchor he's a solid 99 jumping and 90 strength already standing at 6' foot tall, and as a left footer he's probably the best left sided CB currently in the game. 88 pace too is also *very* good for a defender, and he will keep up with basically any attacker thrown at him, and with 90 stamina he can go all damn game.
But while these are probably the main things you look for in a defender, it really isn't what makes him stand out the way he does - his passing.
Never before has a non TOTY/TOTS CB started so many attacks for me, if he's on his left an over the top ball is basically a 1v1 for your striker, and with a 3* WF he can still get any clearance to your midfielders even on his right. On the ball he plays like a mid to late game midfielder, with basically no sacrifice in defensive ability.
I am extremely happy with this man in my team, and feel very safe when he's the last man in line.
(With anchor) Physical is crazy good... *crazy* good.
88 pace and 90 stamina means no attacker will outrun him at any point of the game.
Very solid on the ball, can carry and pass out from the back.
Passes like Pirlo on a good day.
If you really want a downside: His shooting is only like a 6.5/10, he scores a few really good finesse's when it lands on his left after a corner, and the only noticable lack I feel from changing out my Ramos is that Gosens scores slightly less.